Joe Mercadante is a 2015 OF/LHP with a 5-11 170 lb. frame from Feeding Hills, MA who attends Agawam. Medium, athletic build with broad shoulders and present strength on frame that plays in game. Ran a 7.03 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, moves well to the ball with nice actions, uses a crow hop to gain momentum on throws, shows a quick and strong arm with a full arm action and nice carry. Also pitched, throws from a high three-quarter arm slot. High energy with effort at release but repeats mechanics well and filled up the strike zone, finishing through well. Attacked hitters with both pitches, topped at 86 mph with his fastball and showed a hard, late biting curveball with potential to be an above average pitch. Right-handed hitter, starts with a high hand set with an open base.Small leg lift trigger, short path to the ball with quick hands, shows bat speed and ability to hit to all fields with strength. Interesting two-way talent. Verbal commitment to LIU Brooklyn. Named to Northeast Top Prospect List. Very good student.

Joe Mercadante is a 2015 OF/LHP with a 5-11 165 lb. frame from Feeding Hills, MA who attends Agawam HS. Tall frame, lean projectable body, quick twitch athlete. Ran a 7.10 60 yard dash. Takes a good first step in the outfield, quick on feet. Full arm circle on throws, over the top arm slot, good arm strength, ball carries well out of hand, accuracy on throws. Tools play in centerfield. Right handed batter, shows quick hands in the box, quick hands to the ball, sound approach, consistent hard line drive contact middle to pull side. Strength in swing that should continue to develop. Left handed pitcher, shows a quick arm from an over the top slot that produces a fastball up to 84 mph, flashing a 72 mph slider. Very good student.

Joe Mercadante is a 2015 OF/LHP with a 5-10 160 lb. frame from Feeding Hills, MA who attends Agawam High School. Medium, athletic build and has room to fill out. Ran a 7.15 60 yard dash. Has sound fielding actions in the outfield and quality arm strength with carry. Makes accurate throws. Bats right-handed, works from a closed, slightly crouched position and carries his hands high. Hits off his back leg and has lift in his swing. Good approach at the plate and flashes bat speed. Also took the mound, works from a high three-quarter arm slot and reaches 84 mph with his fastball. Also mixes a 72 mph curveball with 11-5 depth. Will show a changeup as well. Athletic, two way talent.